Incumbents on boards of trustees were largely re-elected Tuesday night to the two available spots on each township board, according to unofficial results.

JACKSON TOWNSHIP

Long-time incumbent John Pizzino led the race with about 33 percent of the vote, followed by incumbent Todd Hawke with about 31 percent of the vote. Pizzino and Hawke faced challengers Carrie Connor May and Glenda Zink for two available spots.

With 12,987 votes counted, May earned 20 percent of the vote, and Zink earned about 16 percent.

At Jackson Township Hall on Tuesday, resident Peter Soehnlen said he voted against the incumbents in all races because it's best not to have someone in office for a decade.

"Trustees should not be career politicians," he said.

But Mark Dietz wanted to keep the incumbents around — he knows both Pizzino and Hawke.

"They're good guys," he said after he cast his ballot.

Hawke, who was appointed to the board in 2012, said he was thankful the campaigning was over.

"I'm the kind of person who just likes to get to work," he said.

Pizzino said he thinks he provides residents with the same service he did when first elected.

"I'm honored that they would return me to a fourth term," he said.

Both May and Zink said they enjoyed the experience of the race, and Zink said she planned to run again.

PLAIN TOWNSHIP

In Plain Township, with 9,769 votes counted, incumbent Louis Giavasis won with about 36 percent of the vote, followed by Scott Haws with about 34 percent.

Challengers Cliff Lee and Gary Smith each had less than 20 percent of the vote.

At Plain Township Hall on Tuesday, resident Jenny Digiantonio said she voted to keep the standing trustees in office. She'd sent them a note two weeks ago regarding an issue she was having, and they worked with her to solve it.

"I'm happy with who we have," she said.

OTHER RESULTS

• In Tuscarawas Township, incumbent Terrence Hemperly lost his seat by 19 votes.

• In Bethlehem Township, incumbent David Regula lost his seat by 148 votes.